1975 Innocenti Mini vs. 1975 Morris Marina
To start off, both 1975 Innocenti Mini and 1975 Morris Marina were released in the same year (1975). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Morris Marina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Morris Marina (85 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1975 Innocenti Mini. (48 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Morris Marina should accelerate faster than 1975 Innocenti Mini. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Morris Marina weights approximately 205 kg more than 1975 Innocenti Mini. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1975 Morris Marina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1975 Morris Marina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Innocenti Mini, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Morris Marina (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Innocenti Mini. (69 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1975 Morris Marina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Innocenti Mini.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Innocenti Mini | 1975 Morris Marina | |
| Make | Innocenti | Morris |
| Model | Mini | Marina |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3170 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2050 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 52 L |
